The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed Abubakar Odah Akum as a commissioner and member of the State Executive Council (SEC). Akum will represent the Nasarawa Local Government Area (LGA) in the state.
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The Speaker of the House, Ibrahim Abdullahi Balarabe, made the announcement during a plenary session on Wednesday in Lafia.
This decision comes after the House had asked Akum to submit his CV and appear before the house for screening. The confirmation is a significant step in establishing Akum's role in the SEC.
The House Majority Leader, Mohammed Omadefu, moved a motion for the confirmation of the commissioner-nominee after his appearance for screening.
The motion was seconded by the House Minority Leader, Luka Zhekaba. After the motion was seconded, the House unanimously voted to confirm the commissioner-nominee.
Onarigu Onah Kana and Hajara Danyaro Ibrahim, the two lawmakers from Nasarawa LGA, gave positive testimonies about the nominee and confirmed his capability to deliver in the position.